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SL05 CSX

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

40,418 mi
Last recorded40,418 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 CSX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 40,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

high handbrake travel

Pass 15 Jan 2025 28,899 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 28,891 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 28,522 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 28,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 27,752 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 27,353 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 27,353 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 26,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 26,760 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 26,554 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 26,326 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 26,012 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 25,637 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 25,637 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 25,120 miles

O/S/F Tyre cracked on outer sidewall.

Pass 27 Dec 2012 24,812 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front tyre sidewal starting to crack

Pass 28 Dec 2011 24,538 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 24,260 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 23,647 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 23,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 23,322 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 21,246 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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SL05 CSX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 58,958 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL05 CSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Almera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SL05 CSX registered?

SL05 CSX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is SL05 CSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL05 CSX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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